Park City Utah Is A Top Option For Your Next Ski Trip

Nestled in the Wasatch Mountains at 6,900 feet, Park City is one of the favorite — and most easily reached — ski towns in North America. The famous Utah powder can be experienced at the three resorts of Park City: Park City Mountain Resort, Deer Valley, and The Canyons. There are many reasons to come to the area, and with Salt Lake City Airport having so many direct flights from all over the country, access to all that Park City has to offer is easier than ever.

Thanks to the brief 45 minute commute from the airport to Park City, skiers have the ability to start the day traveling, and to finish it with some turns at one of Park City’s mountains. It can take approximately 15 minutes to travel between the three resorts, which makes it very easy for visitors to sample what each resort has to offer in one stay. All three resorts have a maximum elevation of around 10,000 feet, and between them all, there is nearly 9,000 ski-able acres that await.

Alpine sports are not the only way to stay active in Park City. In the winter, ice skating, snowmobiling, and sleigh rides are just a few things anyone can enjoy. The summer opens up even more activities with hiking, fly fishing, and mountain biking just to name a few.

Most people come to Park City for sports in one form or another, but for those after a different type of vacation, one of the local festivals is sure to please. There are festivals that occur in both summer and winter, which have become increasingly popular over the years. The most famous is the Sundance Film Festival, in which the film industry spends ten days in January to preview their movies. Summer festivals, such as the Kimball Arts Festival, take advantage of the pleasant summer temperatures and hold their festivities outside.

Visitors are drawn to Park City because of everything it has to offer, but many are unaware of the background that has made the area what it is today. In the late 1800s, mining led to a population boom, and lead, gold, and especially silver were found in large quantities. Today, the mining history can still be glimpsed throughout town; whether on Park City Mountain where the old Silver King Mine is a landmark or in Old Town with the picturesque refurbished miners’ homes.

Lodging in Park City is one of the more difficult decisions with all of the choices available, including some of the historic miners’ homes. Private homes, condominiums, and town homes provide a homely atmosphere for vacationers in the area. There are standard hotel options as well, including a range from well known chain hotels to high end boutiques.

There are nearly as many places to dine in Park City as there are to stay while in the area. Main Street features a large variety of cuisines from international to domestic in all different atmospheres. Fine dining can be found throughout Park City, but Deer Valley, in particular, has a plethora of award winning restaurants. For a more unique experience, the resorts all offer yurt dining, which provides diners with an on mountain meal that few experience.

Checking out the nightlife is a popular diversion while in town. There is a large selection of bars, pubs, and clubs lining Main Street, all a short walk from any of the restaurants. Musical and performing acts can also be found at different venues on Main Street.